Is Your Consciousness Just A Bunch Of Vibrations? | Answers With Joe

How does non-conscious matter create consciousness? The "hard problem of consciousness" is a question that has plagued philosophers, psychologists, and neurosurgeons for centuries. A new theory suggests it's all about vibrations and synchronicity. It's called The General Resonance Theory of Consciousness.

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[Sciencerely]

As a human biologist and researcher, I can tell you that still have to learn a lot about consciousness in animals. Bacteria sense the presence of other bacteria around them in a process called quorum sensing and it is still heavily debated to what extend insects feel pain (there are quite a few new studies suggesting that they show some but not all responses). Humans, of course, are even more complicated and we actually have recently found more and more evidence that even bacteria in our gut can influence our mind, as certain bacteria contribute towards anxiety disorders and depression (would love to make a video about this!). Feel free to ask anything about the human body (or stem cells, since I am conducting research in this field)!

[JCtheMusicMan_]

This topic and specifically, this video resonates with me. My worst realization of consciousness is having memories of a time when my brain functioned better than it does now. I am self-aware of the fact that I am less aware than I used to be capable of.

[吃一口板栗]

These “existential crisis videos” are probably why I subscribe to this channel. It’s rare that a science oriented channel like this doesn’t just stick to the well understood stuff but actually keeps an open mind to the stuff not so popular in the mainstream. Thanks Joe for keeping us open minded!

[Menthor]

It's actually amazing how we are not amazed about being conscious, and that the world exists. The more I think about it, the more it blows me away.

[UncleWermus]

Just regained consciousness, why yes thank you I will have 1 Joe Scott Existentialism please

[Mengjoanne]

“If you want to find the secrets to the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” -Nikola Tesla

[Master_Therion]

So, if non-living matter can have rudimentary consciousness, how would a river compare to a pile of rocks? A river is dynamic, flowing, has waves etc. Would the river be a... stream of consciousness?

[xliquidflames]

Damn it man. I would love to sit down with a few beers and just talk about stuff with Joe. The conversation would be fascinating.

[comiccat]

So if I am just a vibrator, why don't I have a girlfriend?

[ace]

I've been trying to formulate my theory about consciousness in order to share it with others and I couldn't find the words, this video actually descibed it fantastically! congrats Joe on another amazing video!

[saltymcginger]

2:29.
I too hate when I start talking about neuroscience and then my brain releases DMT.

[coltonsnyder]

This adds a deeper level of curiosity to things like intersubjectivity, Jung's thoughts on innate knowledge, shared dreams, shared transcental meditative visions, etc. Looking forward to the progression of this work.

[mehrdadgolestani]

thank you joe, for all of your videos and amount of work you put into it.

[DarinM]

"The General Resonance Theory of Consciousness", makes a lot of sense to me, but than again I was raised Buddhist, Baptis and Wiccan, was tested at 8 with having a very, very high I.Q., and have had a similar hypothesis about consciousness most of my life. Just glad to see I'm not a lone. Look forward to see how the A.I. tests on the subject work out.

[JordanMillsTracks]

Mainstream media after half watching this video once:
*new study proves the sun is a giant sentient monster!*

[Wallach_a]

Love how this relates to a book you recommended Joe, “Who’s in charge” by Michael Gazzaniga.

[buaidhnobasify]

My brain hurts now. Oh God, why oh why did I come here before my morning coffee.

[cgerardhamming]

I love how you were able to make part of this a helpful bit of advice/insight into Depression.
it's always nice to know i'm not alone!!

[editorrbr]

Big, believing dreamer me: There is a lot of theoretical elegance here.

Concrete, empirically-grounded me: this seems flakier than a four-pack of Pilsbury

[milohookfish]

I love your videos on consciousness, identity and any subject regarding our fantastic complex brains thank you joe.